How far is College Park, MD from Aspen Hill, MD?

The driving distance from College Park, MD to Aspen Hill, MD is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.12 mi
00h 27m
Flight
10 mi
16.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10 mi
Kilometers
16.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.12 mi
Kilometers
21.11 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aspen Hill
Sat, Apr 11, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in College Park
Sun, Apr 12, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave College Park
2026-04-11T23:25
Arrive Aspen Hill
Sat, Apr 11, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in College Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
White Oak
MD

Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From College Park
6.6 mi
00h 13m
To Aspen Hill
6.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between College Park and Aspen Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between College Park and Aspen Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Knox Road

    2096 ft · 1 min · Knox Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mowatt Lane

    2151 ft · 1 min · Mowatt Lane

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Campus Drive

    52 m · 5 sec · Campus Drive

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Campus Drive

    1915 ft · 1 min · Campus Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Adelphi Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Adelphi Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue

    4.8 mi · 9 min · New Hampshire Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Randolph Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Randolph Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Glenallan Avenue

    3237 ft · 2 min · Glenallan Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Georgia Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    39 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between College Park and Aspen Hill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Hampshire Avenue
4.81 mi · 37%
Randolph Road
2.67 mi · 20%
Adelphi Road
2.31 mi · 18%
Georgia Avenue
1.49 mi · 11%
Glenallan Avenue
0.61 mi · 5%
Mowatt Lane
0.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Hampshire Avenue

Turn right onto New Hampshire Avenue

4.81 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Oak
00h 13m from College Park
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving College Park and Sunny near Aspen Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from College Park to Aspen Hill?

The road trip is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

White Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from College Park and 6.6 miles from Aspen Hill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around College Park and Sunny near Aspen Hill.

Stop Ideas Near White Oak

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around White Oak and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Capitol
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

United States Capitol

Washington , DC
First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, United States
Rating 4.6/5 4,243 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place,Historical landmark,Landmark,Federal government office
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.9 mi away

D C Government

Washington , DC
77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,Telephone answering service
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

Washington , DC
1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Rating 4.7/5 64 reviews Recreation center,City Hall
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Town Hall Liquor And Bar

College Park , MD
8135 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD 20740
Rating 4.3/5 319 reviews Liquor store,Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Oak.

RAIL

Rockville station

14 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
RAIL

New Carrollton station

15 mi away
4300 Garden City Drive
RAIL

Washington Union Station

16 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
110 Callahan Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between College Park and Aspen Hill. Straight-line distance: 10 mi (16.1 km).

College Park

#1 College Park

Public research university in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland

Population32,173
Coordinates38.9806700, -76.9369200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Aspen Hill

#2 Aspen Hill

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Population48,759
Coordinates39.0795500, -77.0730300
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: College Park (-76.93692, 38.98067)
End: Aspen Hill (-77.07303, 39.07955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.75 L · about $1.88
Round trip
$3.76
0.92 gal · 3.5 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.88 $3.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.95 $2.28 $4.56
Diesel $5.98 $2.75 $5.50

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between College Park and Aspen Hill. The current time is 23:25:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.